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Dr. Tonia Compton, assistant professor of history, was elected vice president of Region IV for Alpha Chi National College Honor Society at the organization’s super-regional convention March 22-24 in Baltimore, Md. Alpha Chi recognizes students from all academic disciplines. Membership is reserved for the top 10 percent of an institution’s juniors, seniors and graduate students. Compton’s term is for 2012-14.

“Tonia is a dedicated faculty member and tireless student advocate,” said Dr. Terry Smith, executive vice president and dean for Academic Affairs for Columbia College. “We are pleased that she is representing Columbia College in this national organization.”
Compton holds bachelor’s degrees in history and political science from Columbia College, a master’s degree in history from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, and a doctorate in history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Compton serves as the faculty representative on the Columbia College Alumni Association Board of Directors. She is also the driving force behind the college’s celebration of Women’s History Month each March.

Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Mo., Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 160 years. As a private, nonprofit, liberal arts and sciences institution, the college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. With more than 30 campuses across the country, 18 of which are on military installations, students may enroll in day, evening or online classes. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Columbia College educates more than 30,000 students each year and has more than 70,000 alumni worldwide. For more information, visit www.ccis.edu.